Politics

A poll of Conservative members suggested nearly half believe Chancellor Rishi Sunak would make a better leader.

The former leader is reportedly considering establishing his own political party after accepting he will never be reinstated as a Labour MP.

Without a clear immigration status, they have been unable to get a job, rent or access benefits post-Brexit.

According to experts, the best long-term environmental and economic measure Tory ministers could adopt is a close relationship with the EU market.

Meanwhile, Truss insisted that it is her “absolute priority” to solve the “unintended consequences” created by Brexit in Northern Ireland, quoting issues such as red tape.

Labour estimated some of the major cost rises facing British households this year as voters feel the financial hit triggered by Tory policies.

The new survey also shows seven in ten have seen their living costs rising more than their household income over the past year, and the trend of living costs rising more than household income is thought to continue throughout this year.

A new parliamentary report warned the “blind optimism” shown by Tory ministers could force many small and tenant farmers in England out of business - but environment secretary George Eustice insists UK farmers are better off since Brexit.

Richard Holden said he was "wholeheartedly" looking forward to Brexit becoming a frontline issue again as Covid eases.